This is the memoir of certain transactions in the life of Lazzaro Biancomonte, of Biancomonte, sometime fool of the Court of Pesaro, and trusted hand of Cesar Borgia. The Shame of Motley by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel set in the 15th century. The story follows the life of Gaston de Luynes, a young French nobleman who is forced to flee his homeland after being falsely accused of a crime. He takes on the guise of a jester named Motley and travels to England, where he becomes a favorite of King Henry VII. Gaston/Motley soon finds himself embroiled in political intrigue and a dangerous love affair with a beautiful lady-in-waiting. As he struggles to clear his name and protect those he loves, Gaston/Motley must confront his own inner demons and the shame that has haunted him since his exile. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of life in the Middle Ages, including battles, courtly love, and the pageantry of the royal court. Sabatini's prose is engaging and suspenseful, making The Shame of Motley a thrilling read for fans of historical fiction.1926. Being the memoir of certain transactions in the life of Lazzaro Biancomonte, of Biancomonte, sometime fool of the Court of Pesaro. After a brief stint in the business world, Sabatini went to work as a writer. He wrote short stories in the 1890s, and his first novel came out in 1902. It took Sabatini roughly a quarter of century of hard work before he attained success with Scaramouche in 1921. This brilliant novel of the French Revolution became an international bestseller. It was followed by the equally successful Captain Blood in 1922. A prolific writer, he produced about a book a year. This historical novel begins: For three days I had been cooling my heels about the Vatican, vexed by suspense. It fretted me that I should have been so lightly dealt with after I had discharged the mission that had brought me all the way from Pesaro, and I wondered how long it might be ere His Most Illustrious Excellency the Cardinal of Valencia might see fit to offer me the honourable employment with which Madonna Lucrezia had promised me that he would reward the service I had rendered the House of Borgia by my journey. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
